When is the best time to go to Fort St. John

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Fort St. John, Canada. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Fort St. John weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Fort St. John are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Fort St. John January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-9°C 30mm 2.8hrs 9.2hrs

Fort St. John's weather in January is typically very cold and dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fort St. John for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Fort St. John and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -10°C (14°F), whilst at night -20°C (-3°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Fort St. John with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Fort St. John February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-5°C 24mm 4.4hrs 10.9hrs

February in Fort St. John is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fort St. John for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Fort St. John and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -6°C (21°F), whilst at night -16°C (3°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Fort St. John with around 24mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Fort St. John March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
0°C 26mm 5.8hrs 13hrs

The weather in March in Fort St. John is characteristically cold and dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fort St. John for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Fort St. John and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 0°C (32°F), whilst at night -11°C (12°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Fort St. John with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Fort St. John April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 20mm 8.3hrs 15.5hrs

Fort St. John's weather in April is typically cool and dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Fort St. John, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Fort St. John and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (49°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Fort St. John with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Fort St. John May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 47mm 9.6hrs 18hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Fort St. John and the temperature is generally cool.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Fort St. John, with some very good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Fort St. John and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Fort St. John with around 47mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Fort St. John June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 70mm 10.7hrs 9.2hrs

Fort St. John's weather in June is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Fort St. John.

June is in the summer in Fort St. John and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Fort St. John with around 70mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Fort St. John July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 80mm 10.9hrs 10.9hrs

July in Fort St. John is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Fort St. John, with some very good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Fort St. John and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Fort St. John with around 80mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Fort St. John August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 61mm 9.5hrs 13hrs

The weather in August in Fort St. John is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Fort St. John, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Fort St. John and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Fort St. John with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Fort St. John September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 44mm 6.1hrs 15.5hrs

Fort St. John's weather in September is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Fort St. John.

September is in the fall / autumn in Fort St. John and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Fort St. John with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Fort St. John October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 27mm 5hrs 18hrs

October is a dry month in Fort St. John and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Fort St. John.

October is in the fall / autumn in Fort St. John and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Fort St. John with around 27mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Fort St. John November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-3°C 28mm 3.2hrs 9.2hrs

Cold and dry weather often prevails in Fort St. John during the month of November

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fort St. John for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Fort St. John and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -3°C (26°F), whilst at night -12°C (11°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Fort St. John with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Fort St. John December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-8°C 30mm 2.4hrs 10.9hrs

December in Fort St. John is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fort St. John for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Fort St. John and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -9°C (16°F), whilst at night -18°C (-0°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Fort St. John with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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Fort St. John weather stats

Fort St. John weather statistics
Hottest month: July 21.2°C 70.2°F
Driest month: April 20mm 0.8ins
Sunniest month: July 10.9hrs
Coldest month: January -10.2°C 13.6°F
Wettest month: July 80mm 3.1ins
Warmest sea: August 10.1°C 50.2°F
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